Khodz (river)

The Khodz (Russian: Ходзь; Adyghe: Фэдз) is a river of southwest Russia, a left tributary of the Laba. It flows through the Republic of Adygea. It is 88 kilometres (55 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 1,250 km² (480 sq mi).^[1] The Khodz river valley is home, during breeding season to the threatened Egyptian vulture.^[2]

Khodz
Khodz river headwaters
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Physical characteristics
Mouth	Laba
• coordinates	44.5350°N 40.7286°E / 44.5350; 40.7286
Length	88 km (55 mi)
Basin size	1,250 km2 (480 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Laba→ Kuban→ Sea of Azov